Advanced Research and Design Tools for Architectural Heritage: Unforeseen Paths rethinks how to analyse, preserve, and adapt Architectural Heritage and its surroundings along unforeseen paths using a broad spectrum of advanced research and design tools. By delving into conceptual foundations and recent applications, it transcends disciplinary boundaries and leverages advanced design tools, such as space syntax, natural language processing, advanced photogrammetry, heritage building information modelling, and virtual reality. This book offers a comprehensive collection of collaborative research studies by a team of scholars with diverse perspectives and digital expertise from long-term projects. Encompassing case studies and recent academic experiences, the volume explores notable heritage sites in Europe, Asia, and Africa. Readers are afforded a nuanced understanding of integrated tools through a forward-looking approach. By addressing critical heritage challenges, the book contributes to reshaping architecture discourse and practice.

We express our gratitude to all contributors to this book for their dedication and commitment. We also thank Frederico Rosa Borges de Holanda, Ilaria Geddes, Eleanor Lockley, and Ricardo Resende for their valuable assistance during the review process.

Heritage Management & Conservation,Design,Architectural Design,Drawing and Presentation,Digital Architecture,Artificial Intelligence